Scholar Minor
Scholar Minor is a weekly podcast about myth, magic, and miscellany. My name is Ursula, and I'm an amateur historian and fan of all things otherworldly. In these bite-sized episodes we will explore a variety of topics, and listeners are encouraged to continue engagement with the material on their own aided by the sources provided.
Episodes
39 episodes
A Bit About Bees
Some myth and science about our pollinator friends!*Correction note! 3 million years, in reference to cave art, should be 300,000.*Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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14:22
More Irish Myths: Cú Chulainn and Fionn mac Cumhaill
Another look at some legends from the Emerald Isle!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Sp...
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Episode 38
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17:05
Some Citrus-y History
A little history of the fruits we take for granted! Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo...
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Episode 37
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15:01
Cats
The history and superstition surrounding our feline companions!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest...
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Episode 36
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13:38
Greek Myths, Part 3: Wind
Greek deities for blustery days!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spencer Watson via Un...
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Episode 35
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10:56
The Siberian Ice Maiden
The amazing story of a nomadic storyteller, frozen in time. Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Follow on Instagram @u...
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Episode 34
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16:32
Johnny Appleseed
The wandering apple advocate of legend!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spencer Watson...
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Episode 33
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11:53
The Hippocratic Oath
A little look into the Hippocratic Oath while I recover from surgery. Thank you for your patience, friends! Apologies for a few little audio gremlins in the recording this episode! Visit Scholar Minor at
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Episode 32
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13:36
Ghosts, Part 2: Residual Hauntings
Ghostly imprints and The Stone Tape Theory!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spencer Wa...
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Episode 31
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13:36
The Brothers Grimm, Part 1: Cinderella
One (of many!) strange stories preserved by the German folklorist brothers. Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!<...
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Episode 30
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14:33
Houdini the Debunker
The legendary illusionist takes on the Spiritualists!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by ...
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Episode 29
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18:39
Blacksmithing
An ancient and legendary profession!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spencer Watson vi...
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Episode 28
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13:39
Hair in Myth and Tradition
The strange significance of hair!Check out some cool vintage hair products via the Smithsonian at https://www.si.edu/spotlight/health-hygiene-and-beauty/hair-careVisit Scholar Minor at
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Episode 27
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14:50
Myths of the Zodiac, Part 2: Cancer, Leo, and Virgo
The stories behind the signs!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spencer Watson via Unspl...
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Episode 26
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10:35
Owls and Liminality
Owls and the in-between!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spencer Watson via Unsplash.<...
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Episode 25
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17:07
The Irish Devil
The trickster Devil in folklore!Check out the song mentioned in the episode! "The Daemon Lover" by Alasdair Roberts, from the album Too Long in This Condition, released in 2010. Visit his website at http://www.alasdairroberts.c...
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Episode 24
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16:47
Cadborosaurus
Sea serpent of the Pacific Northwest!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spencer Watson v...
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Episode 23
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11:29
Fairies, Part 1: Introduction
An introduction to the world of the fairy folk!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spence...
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Episode 22
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13:28
Piltdown Man
One of history's most fantastic frauds!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spencer Watson...
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Episode 21
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16:08
Greek Myths, Part 2: Dogs
Three noble pups of Greek myth!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Music: "Forest Walk" by Alexander Nakarada ...
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Episode 20
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16:00
A Brief History of Beer
The story behind your summertime brews!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spencer Watson...
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Episode 19
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18:28
Concerning Hobbits . . . And Hippies
How a counterculture movement fell in love with the Hobbit folk!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead fores...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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19:02
Three Awesome Goddesses
Three cool ladies of mythology in celebration of Mother's Day!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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17:51